Basic Security could also be called "Common Sense" or something else like that.

Basic security is a state of mind. It is an accumulation of habits that, unfortunately, will have to be honed and developed. Above all else, good habits are the backbone of good security.

After good habits, we look at your physical surroundings. We all know people who live in homes that can't be secured. Don't be one of them. How your house is arranged will play a large role in your ability to secure it. We offer tips and techniques that work.

Threat assessment is the art of evaluating the changing world we live in and determining what the threats really are. Some of the answers might just surprise you. Once identified, a threat can be mitigated with specific preparations or precautions.